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Planet Earth: Lucky Accident or Master Handiwork? Is our world with its teeming variety of life the result of chance, a series of lucky accidents? Or is it, as more and more scientific discoveries are revealing, a perfect habitat finely tuned for life? What does the evidence show?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Do Science and the Bible Conflict? Many believe that science and the Bible conflict and that they’re mutually exclusive. The big question is, must we accept the view that the Bible and science can’t both be true?. . . . . . . 8
Prove There Is a God Even Without the Bible
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There are logical reasons to accept the existence of a divine Creator apart from establishing the authenticity of Scripture. . . . . . . . . 14
Is Europe Going Under? Europe’s ongoing financial crisis raises questions about the continent’s future. Bible prophecy shows unexpected change is coming. . 18
Remembering the Titanic: Lessons for Our Day April 15, 2012, marks the 100th anniversary of
the most famous peacetime maritime disaster in history—which was also one of the deadliest. The sinking of the British ocean liner Titanic continues to fascinate people today. And it still holds important lessons for tomorrow. . . . . .20
His sacrifice. What are we to lean from these things? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Why Was Jesus Christ Crucified?
You might be surprised! Discover the truth of the surprising story behind one of the world’s most popular religious holidays. . . . . . . . . . 32
When even some religious magazines ask people to reassess the most basic of Christian doctrines through an evolutionary lens, society is clearly drifting farther and farther from biblical truth. Can we—will we—continue to rely on sound Bible doctrine? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
“Christ, Our Passover, Was Sacrificed for Us” The apostle Paul compared Jesus Christ to the lamb slain at Passover. At His last Passover with His disciples, Jesus told His followers to continue to partake of the Passover symbols of unleavened bread and wine as representative of
What Does Easter Really Commemorate?
Christ, Deep Water and You Jesus’ disciples learned a lesson about having faith when the storms of life suddenly strike. Their lesson is just as important to each of us when we face our own storms. . . . . . . . . . 38
Would Jesus Attend Your Church? If Jesus walked the earth today, what church would He attend? What kind of people would make up the church Jesus would attend? Would He attend your church? . . . . . . . . . 40
Regular Features Current Events and Trends An overview of conditions around the world. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Mini-Study How to Find Things in the Bible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Beyond Today Television log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Letters From Our Readers Readers of The Good News share their thoughts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Questions and Answers Answers to your questions about the Bible and Christian living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Youth Focus From Vertical Thought Prove Evolution Is False Even Without the Bible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 March/April 2012
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